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Pumpkin Hummus

A tasty and healthy hummus with pumpkin puree that is perfect for fall entertaining!

It’s time for another pumpkin recipe and up this time is a super quick and easy pumpkin hummus that is perfect for fall entertaining and and it is nice healthy to boot! Hummus is typically made with mashed chickpeas, tahini and lemon juice but it is easy to add flavour to it like in this case by adding some pumpkin puree. Given the use of pumpkin in this humus it only seemed natural to add a hint of cinnamon to make things a little more exotic. I like to serve the pumpkin hummus topped with pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds) along with some toasted whole wheat pitas for dipping making for one light and healthy snack! Tahini is made from ground sesame seeds so one option that I enjoy for this pumpkin hummus is the addition of some ground pepitas which adds another layer of pumpkin flavour!

This looks delicious!! I love that with the pumpkin you don't have to add a oil! The one time I tried to make hummus was a disaster because I kept trying to be healthy and would barely add any oil, and I could never get the texture right. I also wasn't using tahini, so there were a whole bunch of problems, haha. This actually makes me want to give hummus an other shot!

Ari @ Ari's Menu: I often replace some of the oil in hummus recipes with water. Tahini actually contains a lot of oil to begin with and since I usually like to use more tahini than normal it works out with the water.

Trying this recipe this weekend. I'm going to add coriander and cumin since I always add when I make hummus but no cinnamon since some haters will be eating it. Although I could make two batches and try the cinnamon…hmmm. Also, have you tried the vacuvita that is advertised on this site? I'm intrigued.

Hi. My friend just told me about your blog and also "Cooking With Mr.C." on Facebook, also a blog. I just "Liked" his Facebook page and came to your site. Very nice ! I love when people share blogs with each other. Denise

On the subject of hummus…. My two grocers were out of tahini, and in desperation I used Almond butter instead. It was very yummy! Now, wondering if the combination of using the nut butters like walnut or almond and the pumpkin would give the hummus a more North American flavor…. although maybe we could no longer call it a hummus? I can't wait to try this. Thank you for your innovative recipes. I am planning on making the cauliflower and cheddar cheese soup for supper tomorrow evening….. yummm……

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I came to realize that my meals were boring and that I had been eating the same few dishes over and over again for years. It was time for a change! I now spend my free time searching for, creating and trying tasty new recipes in my closet sized kitchen.Read More